S 176th Ave & Johnson Rd Area
Easy outdoor access
5 homes for sale·Median $273K·Walkability 3.0/10·Schools 3.0/10
The road out here runs straight and flat, flanked by open fields that stretch toward the horizon—this is working farmland and rural acreage, where a 36-acre parcel with barn space and outbuildings is as common as a mailbox. Lake Michigan sits just beyond the eastern edge, close enough that water access and lakefront cottages anchor the character of the area; McLaren Lake lies 1.4 miles away for those seeking spring-fed fishing and recreation. The nearest grocery is about two miles south, and restaurants cluster a similar distance away, but that distance feels intentional out here—this is the kind of place where you live for the land itself: the wildlife, the private setting, the room to breathe across 5 or 10 acres without neighbors pressing in. An unnamed park sits adjacent, and the wide-open stretch of rural West Michigan means driving a short way gets you to whatever you need.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- McLaren Lake — 1.4 mi
- Bloggett Lake: 3 min walk
- Darlington Lake: 10 min drive
$273K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in S 176th Ave & Johnson Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,850/mo
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See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
1.6 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
McLaren Lake
1.4 mi
Based on 2 rated schools nearby
School District: Hesperia Community Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ed’s Orchard Market
Park on 2 Mile Rd
Bloggett Lake
South 158th Avenue
Hesperia Community Library
Crime in S 176th Ave & Johnson Rd Area is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Oceana County.
Oceana County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced S 176th Ave & Johnson Rd Area home (around $272,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $48k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,812 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,812/mo | $48,333 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,087/mo | $55,646 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,178/mo | $58,091 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Land for sale
Listings
2 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$9K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$118K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$917/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,416 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for S 176th Ave & Johnson Rd Area are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
Frequently asked about S 176th Ave & Johnson Rd Area
- What do homes cost in S 176th Ave & Johnson Rd Area?
- The median home value in S 176th Ave & Johnson Rd Area is about $272,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the S 176th Ave & Johnson Rd Area housing market?
- there are 5 homes for sale in S 176th Ave & Johnson Rd Area right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve S 176th Ave & Johnson Rd Area?
- S 176th Ave & Johnson Rd Area is served by Hesperia Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Hesperia High School (3/10).
- Is S 176th Ave & Johnson Rd Area walkable?
- S 176th Ave & Johnson Rd Area scores 3.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.